grants resources

Relevant dates and resources are listed for open application grants programs, and for by invitation only grants programs. Learn about all of the grant opportunities.

resources for all grants programs

Eligibility requirements: Any group or organization providing services to Evanston residents may apply for a grant that is either a 501(c)(3) organization, school, or government entity or group who has a fiscal sponsor that qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Sec. 501(3)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All proposals must address issues, concerns, or opportunities in the Evanston community.

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open applications

grant program	RFP and guidelines	key dates	*application materials* and *forms and materials for current grantee organizations*
Climate Action Fund	Matching grants for energy audits available to Evanston nonprofits and congregations	apply anytime	for more information contact Jan Fischer
Responsive Grants	■ theory of change ■ RFP ■ LOI	The next open application cycle will begin in late 2018	*application materials* *samples from 2018 process* ■ Letter of Inquiry ■ project budget (template) ______________________________ current 2018-2019 grantees ■ calendar (2018-2019) ■ sample agreement reporting documents for 2018-2019 GRANT PERIOD begins July 1, 2018. ■ all reporting documents ■ planning and evaluation worksheet and proposed budget due by June 19, 2018 ■ interim report and interim budget due by December 3, 2018 ■ final report and final budget due by December 3, 2018 current 2017-2018 grantees ■ calendar (2017-2018) FINAL REPORTS due July 16, 2018 ■ narrative form ■ budget form
Rolling Grants	■ RFP	apply anytime for consideration by the grants committee on a quarterly basis (Mar., Jun., Sept., Dec.)	application materials ■ Rolling Grants proposal ■ Rolling Grants project budget form current grantee organizations to submit at end of grant year ■ Rolling Grants final report form ■ Rolling Grants project budget form
root2fruit Grants (* root2fruit alumni see below for by invitation only grants)	■ guidelines	Application cycle is now closed until late 2018.	sample documents from 2017 to apply ■ online using eGrant ■ planning and evaluation materials current grantees ■ Interim report due June 25, 2018 ■ final report - 1st & 2nd year grantees, due December 14, 2018 ■ final report - 3rd year graduating grantees, due December 14, 2018

by invitation only

grant program	RFP and guidelines	key dates	*application materials* and *forms and materials for current grantee organizations*
Building the Future	major gift challenge	closed	provide materials as detailed in overview document
Communityworks	■	closed	by invitation only
Evanston Cradle to Career	■ guidelines	Only for Evanston Cradle to Career organizations. Action Plan proposals due June 12, 2018	application materials ■ proposal ■ budget template
root2fruit alumni Grants	■ guidelines	closed. Next cycle: late 2018,	sample documents from 2017 to apply ■ online using eGrant current alumni grantee organizations submitted Dec. 4, 2017 ■ year-end final report